BSM connector?

[Norm Dresner]

The Tek plug-in function generator FG501 that I bought has a connector on
the front panel that the Tek service manual says is a "Bsm" connector. I
can't find anything at either DigiKey or Mouser that's anything like that.

What exactly was a Bsm connector? Any relation to a SMB?

Are there any adapters to currently used connector series?

Is there any reason anyone can suggest why I shouldn't just replace it with
a small RF connector like an SMA?


TIA
Norm

 

[mike]

Norm Dresner wrote:

The Tek plug-in function generator FG501 that I bought has a connector on
the front panel that the Tek service manual says is a "Bsm" connector. I
can't find anything at either DigiKey or Mouser that's anything like that.

What exactly was a Bsm connector? Any relation to a SMB?

Are there any adapters to currently used connector series?

Is there any reason anyone can suggest why I shouldn't just replace it with
a small RF connector like an SMA?


TIA
Norm

BSM is a well-defined standard, but I can't tell you exactly what it is.
TEK used 'em cause they were small. There's a BSM to BNC adapter.
The TEK ones have two "tits" for lack of a better word for the latching
arrangement. I once bought a bunch and though I got a great deal.
Turns out that there's a version with three "tits". 'Bout the only
reason to use one is if there ain't room for a bigger connector.
If you've got something that fits, change it.
mike

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